Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Through the end of the week, all Cucina products in the store are 30% off! Come check out our selection of soaps, lotions, detergents and room sprays in fresh scents "ginger and sicilian lemon" and "coriander and olive tree". Freshen up your kitchen this fourth of July weekend!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

I was talking to my friend this past weekend who is 9 months pregnant (any day now)! She was telling me about her experience stroller shopping at a national baby chain, and how awful the customer service was there. Besides the employees not giving her the correct information on the original stroller resulting in her having to make an exchange (which they also did not make easy for her), the employee refused to help her out to her car with the stroller box despite her being 8 months pregnant! Being an employee at a boutique - I was infuriated. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our customers, because truly, all of you are our friends! We have watched you all go through marriages, having babies, having parties, children's graduations and their marriages....we are here for so much more than to just ring through your transactions.

That is why it makes us so sad to watch fellow boutiques close down due to the economy. Another boutique turned us onto a project called the 3/50 project that we thought might be of interest to all of our supporters and friends.

It talks about the benefits of local independent retailers and what they bring back to the community in the amount of dollars. I think it could go even further and talk about what they bring to the community in terms of customer service, creativity and originality.The 3/50 projects invites all of you to pick 3 of your favorite boutiques (The Willows being one of them!) and spending $50 there a month.

"If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42,6 billion in revenue.*"

We invite you to buy your next gift at a local independent retail store instead of the big chains - you are protecting local jobs, keeping dollars in the community, and enriching what makes this community so great - the originality and creativity of local artists and vendors.

We look forward to helping you with your next purchase! Thank you to all of our friends for your loyal support for the past 11 years. You are each what let us continue to grow and share a little bit of The Willows with you, your friends, and your homes.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Friday, June 19, 2009

Why is it so fun to take something everyday and use it in other ways? We have taken an interest in vintage doors once again - not only are they beautiful with their worn sense of character, but they make for great art pieces and more!

See what The Inspired Room made of her vintage doors -

Doors can even be hung on the wall as art work as The Nesting Place did with her doors! Here is the set we just picked up in California - what could you do with these? $465 for the pair! The glass could be taken and out and mirrors put in possibly for a closet? Maybe they would look stunning with a coat of black paint? Oh the possibilities!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

We're all women here at The Willows so, of course, we all go a little crazy for jewelry. We have just picked up two jewelry lines that some of you might recognize as they have both been in The Willows before - and now they are back!

We are so excited about a line we picked up from a local artist who creates darling inital and story necklaces with fun bubble charms. She adds some beading and a simple chain to create versatile and unique pieces meant for all occasions! They truly are conversation pieces!

The next line simply sparkles. Many of you might remember that we used to carry this line at Hilton Village...that's right, Emily Austin is back!!!! We expect it to arrive by the end of summer!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Look what just arrived! A darling three-button crop sleeve jacket in bright yellow! How sweet for summer! Looks lovely here paired with pants or as seen in our store with a flowychocolate dress. I think it would be fabulous paired with all white linen as well!

Here is a sneak preview of what's to come in the fall from this vendor!

Available for pre-order if you would like! Get yours now and be ready for a stylish Arizona winter!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Many of you have already discovered and fallen in love with our new hand-poured soy candle line. We can't help but burn these amazing scents in the store. We hand-picked fresh summer scents like blue agave, lemon verbana, and sweetgrass for you all to enjoy in your homes.

Stock up on a few and save them for fun gifts this summer when your friends have barbeques and 4th of July parties!They say the strongest memories are tied to scent. Why not enjoy these luxurious double-wicked candles while making your family's memories this summer? I know I will be -sweetgrass summer here I come!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Soft stretchy cotton tees are great for this time of year. Throw them on over your workout clothes, wear them with shorts, or even wear these to bed! We have peace sign and cross shirts available. Get here quickly as these sell out fast!

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The Willows is a luxurious home furnishings and lifestyle atelier and showroom boasting a casual, yet classically elegant collection of beautiful finds. We offer unique, timeless appeal for your home or office with “objects for a life well lived”.

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We know many of you have busy lives, and travel from place to place! We are here to help you with all of your shopping needs! If you found something in another store or online, let us know what it is, and we will try our best to get it for you - or something similar! We also price competitively!